National Conference of State Legislatures

President Trump issued an executive order on March 20 directing Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to take steps within her authority to facilitate the closure of the U.S. Department of Education. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bPKcJV

Who, Exactly, Is the ‘Average’ State Legislator? NCSL’s recent survey of legislators from all 50 states and all but one of the territories offers clues. Read more: https://bit.ly/4iDGkh8

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Since the inauguration, the Trump administration has issued several executive orders that place holds on federal funds, affecting resources for state services and programs. In Congress, discussions on budget reconciliation measures for Fiscal Year 2026 are ongoing. These measures encompass both mandatory and discretionary funding across the entire federal budget, with a particular focus on immigration and border security, tax policies and Medicaid. Join Brian Wanko, NCSL’s senior legislative director for budgets and revenue, as he discusses the latest administrative and congressional actions impacting state finances. Register today: https://bit.ly/4hnBpjl

The president’s executive actions address new and current policy areas, affecting states across the country. NCSL's State-Federal team is tracking the latest executive orders, policies and memoranda. Stay up to date with our new executive order tracker: https://bit.ly/3DCo74H

DNA Collection after arrest laws authorize the analysis of DNA samples collected from individuals arrested or charged, but not convicted, of certain crimes. Currently 34 states and the federal government have such laws. Read more: https://bit.ly/4iFf9m9

Since 2018, when the Supreme Court paved the way for legalized sports betting, states have gone all in. But the frenzy around sports betting expansion has slowed, and legislators are shifting their attention towards state revenues. Read more: https://bit.ly/43RNTwq

In this #CapitoltoCapitol issue: Executive Order update, Congress closes FY 2025 appropriations with final CR, stablecoin legislation, and more. Read here: https://bit.ly/3DRuEsq

About 96% of U.S. adults depend on the internet for work, telehealth care and remote learning. But high-quality, high-speed internet service remains unavailable or inadequate in many parts of the country. States are taking steps to deploy broadband in areas currently lacking access using federal grant money through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program, known as BEAD. Read more: https://bit.ly/3DZlNVv

Agriculture producers are continually seeking ways to improve farm yields and reduce inputs. However, as new technologies emerge, they bring about important regulatory questions. Join NCSL to learn about the latest advancements in agriculture. Join here: https://bit.ly/4bCsKs6

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Hear from experts about the innovation occurring in school districts and states to improve the way they gather information on student learning and the effectiveness of schools. Register now: https://bit.ly/3DLE3lf